Central La. Calendar of Events

Aloette Cosmetics of Louisiana and their beauty consultants presented a fundraising check to Marianne Dore and her daughter, Ava Grae Dore, who is battling leukemia. Aloette and their consultants are sponsoring Ava with A Lift Up for Ava Campaign. If interested in participating, call Jody Filasek at (318) 448-7182.

Today's Events

"BETWEEN FLOORS": 7 p.m., Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, in Alexandria. A drama examining the human condition through a chlaustrophobic lens, intercutting between five elevators and people trapped inside.

BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Power Center off MacArthur Drive in Alexandria. This is an on-going support group for parents and grandparents whose child has died. Bring a picture of your child to share with the group. Pre-registration is required. For information or to pre-register, contact Becky Watkins at (318) 448-6938 or Jo Hines at (318) 899-3743.

AEROBIC DEEP WATER EXERCISE: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:25 p.m., at LSU at Alexandria Continuing Education. This is a NO IMPACT program. All exercises are performed in deep water and all activities are within the capabilities of most people with arthritis. Cost is $35 monthly. Pre-registration is required. For information, call (318) 473-6495 or www.ce.lsua.edu.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUATIC PROGRAM PLUS SHALLOW WATER: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 2:30-3:25 p.m. or from 4:30-5:25 p.m., at LSU at Alexandria. All activities are performed in shallow water and are within the capabilities of most people with arthritis. Fee of $35 monthly. Pre-registration is required. For information, call (318) 473-6495 or www.ce.lsua.edu.

CHRISTUS CABRINI CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTION: Free, 9:30--11:30 a.m. and 1:30--3:30 p.m. By appointment only. The services are to help decrease the number of unintentional injuries from occurring among children because of car seats that are improperly installed. For appointments, call (318) 561-4162 or (318) 448-6970.

WATER AEROBIC CLASS: morning and evening, YMCA, 1831 Turner St., Alexandria. Classes vary in skill levels from mild intensity to high. Also have classes specifically for those with arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Provided to YMCA members for free and for non-members, $3.50 per class.